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Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!
Are you a book blogger? Are you a reader? Then welcome to the place where all of us connect over the weekend and chat about books!
Background on the Hop
In March of 2010, in response to what I thought was a void in the book blogging community, I started the Book Blogger Hop. I loved all of the #FF tweets on Fridays, where everyone tweets out their favorite people to follow in order to gain new followers and give their friends some exposure. So I thought to myself – “How cool would it be to have something like that where fellow book bloggers could come and find new book blogs to follow, find new books to read, and gain more exposure for our blogs?” This CRAZY idea became the Book Blogger Hop!
The Book Blogger Hop is much more than just a “follow for a follow”. It’s about making connections. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of book bloggers around the world. It can seem like we are blogging in a bubble, always checking out the same blogs over and over again. The Hop is about taking the time to make a quality visit to another blog, getting to know the person who is writing, and seeing if you really *want* to follow that person! I am not a big fan of blindly following other blogs just to increase your follower numbers, because who is to say that the people will come back? Just because they are “following” you doesn’t mean they’re reading your blog. How many times have you “dumped” the messages in your Google Reader account due to the daunting number of messages there are, many from blogs you “had” to follow (in order to participate in a hop, giveaway, etc). I’d much rather have a lower “follower” count and know that these people are following me because they WANT to follow me, not because they HAVE to. I like the knowledge that I’m connecting with people on more than just a “have to” level.
With that said, let’s get some of the nitty-gritty out of the way. You may be asking – what exactly IS a book blogger? Here’s MY take: Do you have a blog? Do you blog about books/authors? Do you write book reviews on your blog? Do you rave about books and authors on your blog? Is your blog content primarily about books? Then you are most likely considered a book blogger!
How it Works
As long as you meet the qualifications of a book blogger, you may add your book blog link into the linky list below. But before you do that, there are a few requirements. Read up, to save yourself a headache with the linky! 
1. Before you add your link, you must post about the Hop on your blog and link directly back to THIS POST (not just my domain, but the direct post for this Hop). The linky is going to review the link that you enter in your submission, looking for a link to this post on your blog. If it doesn’t find one, your link will not be approved. This is called back linking and I had to institute it because people were taking advantage of the Hop and getting some free advertising without promoting the Hop themselves. You can read more about this here.
2. While you are creating your post, answer the following question (there’s a new prompt each week)!
“What are you most looking forward to this fall/autumn season – A particular book release? Halloween? The leaves changing color? Cooler temperatures? A vacation? (If your next season is other than fall/autumn, tell us about it and what you are most looking forward to in your part of the world!)”
My Answer: I am heading to my most favorite place on earth – the Outer Banks of North Carolina – next month. I cannot wait. I look forward to this trip every single year. Our family has been vacationing there for 18 years, so it feels like a second home! There’s just something magical about it for me. I feel at peace when I am there. I can’t wait to take my beach chair, my book, and sit by the ocean with a great read.
3. Now it’s time to enter your blog link into the linky below (after the list of instructions!).
Instructions:
- Click on: You are next – Click here to enter
- A new page will open
- In the “Link Title/Blog Title” box, please enter the NAME OF YOUR BLOG and in parentheses after your blog name, please state the main genre that you review (i.e. Crazy-for-Books (contemp. fiction))
- In the “Link” box, please put a direct link to your blog hop post
(i.e. http://crazy-for-books.com/2011/08/book-blogger-hop-819-822.html) - There is a note about the Back Link requirement. Please make sure you have linked back to this blog hop post in the post on your blog or your link will not be accepted! Be sure to read this important note!
- Please enter your e-mail address in the box provided in case I need to contact you about your link submission.
- The list is randomized, so your link will not appear in a specified order. If you are looking for your link, I suggest you do a Ctrl-F on your PC keyboard and type a few letters of your blog name so you can find it easily.
That’s it! Now you can start hopping around, visiting other links in the list, meeting fellow bloggers and chatting about their blogs and books they are reading. If you aren’t a blogger, this is a great opportunity for readers to find new sites to follow and meet some new friends who enjoy reading the same things that they do! I strongly encourage you to take some time to visit these blogs and spend some time with your blog friends. We all work hard on our sites and we enjoy getting company, so let’s read more than just the blog hop post – let’s connect! That’s what the Hop was created for! Happy Hopping!
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to North Carolina!! That sounds lovely. Enjoy!!
What about those of us down here in the southern hemisphere! We just had our first day of spring. I can tell you I am not looking to hayfever which is already kicking in
Go with whatever your season is! If it’s spring, then go with that!
I modified the question slightly! Thanks for pointing that out! I think it’s time for bed!
Enjoy your trip to N.C.!
Love North Carolina. I went to Emerald Isle this summer and the weather was heavenly (when it was still in the 80s). I love walking along the beach under the moon. Sigh. Have a great time on your trip.
North Carolina sounds so beautiful and relaxing!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf
I have never been to NC…well, I’ve driven through it on the way to FL when I was in 4th grade (I know, that sounds weird…I wasn’t the one driving), so I don’t remember much and I don’t think we stopped. I’ve heard good things though!
I LOVE this week’s question! I wasn’t stumped at all!
I haven’t been to US. I hope someday I can go there too even for a short vacation =) I have lots of friends there =) Enjoy your trip!
I love the Carolinas! Enjoy your vacation!
I would love to go to the Outer Banks! I hope all is well there! To be able to have a place that your family goes annually is fantastic! Have fun!
Your fall plans for the Outer Banks of North Carolina sounds heavenly! Have a wonderful time. I’ve never been to North Carolina.
I’d love to go to the outer banks! It’s on my travel wishlist
Have an awesome trip.
New follower could you follow back if you have the time http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.com/ thks in advance xx
In the fall I look forward to the colour of the countryside and trees, theres just nothing better xx
I am going to join your hop because I love reading and books. You may have to remove me if your rules require since I don’t add things to my pages..but I am a new follower so I can see all these great book ideas. I usually read about 150 books a year, generally in only one genre…I like escapism…hopefully you will let me be involved in the hop. If not, thanks anyway:)